Greetings my name is Ariel. I have lived in a variety of areas, mostly on the west coast and then settled in Beautiful Ashland in 1987. I began my career in the LA area as a Vegetarian/Vegan Cook in the early 70's at 'Our Contribution Restaurant' then opened the 'Falafel Factory' next door. Eventually I developed and ran a Vegetarian/Vegan Deli in a natural food store, as well as doing Catering. Wanting to tailor my work around my children's schedule I started a Home Cleaning business & often cook for my clients. Now, I am so Very Happy to host our Ashland Visitors in CC's City Cottage. *WELCOME*

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Reviews From Guests

Felt very welcome. Ariel met us and showed us all the things to do for door lock, extra towels, heat, wi-fi, etc., etc. House very clean and comfortable. No problems. Park across the street - kite flying going on one day. Will recommend to friends.

Everything here was great. Ariel was very flexible as our arrival time changed through out the day. The place was very cozy-perfect for our family of 4 plus my mom to feel comfortable with good space in the living room to all hang out. The location could not be better for families with kids and is still super close to town-theater, shops, etc.
Ariel was also very helpful when we had a medical emergency while we were up there. We will be back next time we are in town.

This is a clean, functional, comfortable home. It's a duplex setup, with the owner living in the other half of the house. A garage separates the living quarters, so at no point was noise from the other half of the house an issue. With a capacity for sleeping 8, across the street from a large park with a playground, and only a couple of blocks from the ScienceWorks Hands On Museum (for children), it struck me as an ideal place for a family with children. With an immaculate dog kennel attached, it seems even more family friendly. Ariel makes the garage available for bikes and recreational gear, a nice benefit that allows safe storage for recreational gear. If coming with a family, be aware of the somewhat unusual pricing structure which adds $10/night for each person after the FIRST occupant. This rapidly raises the base rate.
I also liked the fact that this home is within a hundred yards of a paved bike path that I used both for biking and running, nice to be able to access such a feature by walking out the front door. I'm a cyclist, and found that the somewhat busy E. Main St. that borders the property offers excellent access to some wonderful rides, some of which have been used by Cycle Oregon in past years. E. Main does have a good bike lane.
It's about a 15 minute walk at average pace to the south end of town, about 20 minutes to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival theatres.
Ariel is dedicated to making one's stay a good one, and has plenty of information about places to eat, things to see and do, and Ashland happenings in general.

Ariel was a fantastic host! She checked us in to make sure we felt welcome, but left us with plenty of privacy. When we needed something, she was quick to respond.
The cottage was great - located close enough to town to walk, and stayed nice and cool in the summer heat. It was a very enjoyable stay - thanks!

My husband and I shared this cottage with my brother and his wife. Ariel welcomed us and provided us with helpful sightseeing information. The cottage was very clean, comfortable, and ready to use. We were able to walk to town and back in about 15 minutes. This was a quiet location, and easy to find. Ariel was most accommodating. We would like to stay here in the future, and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Ashland.

Ariel was a great host and made us feel welcome straight away.
The house was very clean, with comfortable beds, a great equipped kitchen, nice beds and bathroom. It was really hot while we were there, and the AC and ceiling fans helped keep us cool.
The house is in a great location, walking distance to downtown, across the street from a wonderful park, perfect for playing frisbee, walking a dog, or playing on the play ground.

I would recommend Ariel's CC City Cottage to anyone looking for a modest place to stay for several days while in Ashland. We were a group of 6 adults (grandparents, parents, 2 older teens) who stayed for two nights with a full day of theater in between. The house was a little crowded, especially with only one bathroom, but we were equally crowded in our house back home. The house was very clean, well furnished, and adequately stocked. Because we were seeing several plays on the one full day we were there, we used the house primarily for sleeping and related activities. Air conditioning was provided by a window unit in the front room. Although it was August, this a/c unit did a more than adequate job of keeping the place cool during the hours that we were there. There was a ceiling fan in the bedrooms which provided adequate ventilation and cooling over night when the bedroom door was closed. Everything was as I had anticipated, i.e., there were no "surprises". Ariel was very friendly and readily available, if needed. It was obvious that she took great care to provide a comfortable place for us to stay.

Ariel was a great host -- very welcoming and friendly, and she made sure that we had everything we needed. Her place was comfortable, well-equipped and (best of all) only a quick 15 minute walk from downtown Ashland. It was the perfect size for four of us, and conveniently located for attending the Shakespeare Festival. We'll be back!

ariel communicated regularly and clearly in the weeks and days before our arrival. she promptly met us when we arrived to show us around. she continued to be friendly, available and responsive during our stay.
the cottage was cozy and clean. we definitely appreciated the nicely stocked kitchen and sparkling bathroom. the comfy beds and pull out couch and spare cot easily housed our group of 6. the patio was very pleasant in the cool mornings.
we were there 3 nights to see performances at the oregon shakespeare festival. the cottage is an easy flat 1 mile walk to the theaters. on the way, we passed (and repeatedly visited) an excellent neighborhood coffee house. we also went to the many charming and excellent restaurants and shops in the downtown area. due to the hot weather (90-100 degrees) we were very happy for the air conditioning in the living room of the cottage, especially while catching the final game of the world cup. bedrooms in the back stayed on the warmer side, but evenings always cooled off enough for us to open windows and sleep comfortably with the celing fans, although then you can hear some light traffic noise.
some of our group took advantage of the nearby and easily accesed bike path and hiking/jogging routes. there is also a swimming pool a mile away.
ashland is a very peaceful and charming location. definitely go to lithia park and the morning glory cafe!

Vivian and her group were wonderful guests and we had friendly interactions when they were around. I loved that they were happy about the space & location & used the bike/walking path and enjoyed the nearby food & coffee spots. They left the cottage clean & tidy making it easy to change linens & do the cleaning needed for my next guests. I look forward to hosting her again